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Better Streets: Considering Different Users

Dr. David Bonnett RIBA

9
th
October 2014
Inclusive Design
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Inclusive design for urban projects

What are our obligations
For what and to whom
Identifying opportunities
How and what should we do
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Addressing our obligations
Legislative response Policy response Equality laws
As is applies to those responsible for the public realm
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Addressing our obligations
Inclusive Design Standards for buildings.and the public realm
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The aspiration - inclusivity
To make our streets safe, accessible and attractive spaces for all to enjoy







The people issue - dynamic

Over 10 million disabled people in Britain, 5 million are over state pension age

By 2020 there will be more people over 50 than under 50

Only half of disabled people of working age are in work, compared with 80% of non
disabled people

Nearly one in five people of working age (7 million) in Great Britain have a disability

Many cannot access education, the workplace, leisure and culture

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Inclusive environment
An inclusive environment has been defined as one that is:

Easily used by as many people as possible without undue effort, special treatment or
separation
Offers freedom of choice on how the environment is accessed and used
Allows equal participation in activities for all
Embraces diversity and difference
Safe
Legible and predictable
Is of high quality
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Assessing user concerns
User consultation new methods of engagement
Tactile map for blind and partially sighted people
The visitor journey
1. Visitor information
2. Arrival
3. Public transport
4. Primary access routes
5. Crossings
6. Lifts / Travelators
7. Ramps / Stairs
8. Signage / orientation
9. Building entrances
10. WCs facilities
Assessing impact on users
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Opportunity - Inclusive design in context
Sloane Square
Exhibition Road
Oxford Street
Trafalgar Square
Parliament Square
Southbank
Somerset House
Tate Modern
Some inclusive urban design projects in London
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Opportunity - Inclusive Design in context
The Museum Mile in London

13 museums within one area of London

Is this the opportunity for joined up
thinking on inclusive design?

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Opportunity Inclusive Design in context
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What are the Inclusive
Design opportunities
for each station?
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Case study
Exhibition Road is Londons
most important cultural
destination and was in urgent
need of regeneration
10 Million visitors a year had to
use narrow footpaths and
inadequate crossings
Many of the visitors to the
museums on Exhibition Road
are parents and grandparents
with children as well as visitors
from abroad
Includes university campus
Includes a major transport
interchange
Exhibition Road
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Case study the problem
Predominance of vehicles over pedestrians
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Case study consulting stakeholders
Exhibition Road - The stakeholders
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Case study
Exhibition Road - Design development


The visitor journey
1. Visitor information
2. Arrival
3. Public transport
4. Primary access routes
5. Crossings
6. Lifts / Travelators
7. Ramps / Stairs
8. Signage / orientation
9. Building entrances
10. WCs facilities
Assessing impact on users
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Case study
Exhibition Road - Design development - Assessing impact on disabled users
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1. Visitor information 2. Arrival 3. Public transport 4. Primary access route
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Case study
Exhibition Road - Design development - Assessing impact on disabled users
5. Crossings 6. Lifts / Travelators 7. Ramps / Stairs
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Case study
Exhibition Road - Design development - Assessing impact on disabled users
8. Signage / Orientation 9. Building Entrances 10. WCs
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Case study the outcome
Exhibition Road
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Inclusive Urban Design
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Design Council Inclusive Design Hub
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Thank you

Any questions?